Re: Problems after HomeNetworking Install ?

From: Mark L. Ferguson (marfer_mvpREMOVE_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/08/05 

Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 05:14:29 -0600

3) Default Permissions for Shared Folders Is Read-Only Access for Everyone:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;328065

2) Pictures do not appear as expected, or you receive an error message when you open an HTML file on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-b:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=878461

1) extra toolbars, etc can be managed in SP2 on the IE, Tools menu, click "Manage AddOns" 

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS AntiSpy (browser version) http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Rodney Chelius" <rgc2emc@comcast.net> wrote in message news:170d01c50d62$2fa53740$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> First of all, I have had my notebook for a year with
> absolutely no problems. HP Pavilion ZT3200, Windows XP
> Home (OEM), SP2. The Comcast Home Network is using a
> LinkSys cable modem/wireless router. I get excellent
> reception on my notebook and second PC.
>
> I recently switched from a dial-up ISP to a cable ISP. I
> immediately noticed three things:
>
> 1. My notebook does not display the entire web site, (my
> primary and second PC do display OK). It cuts out the top
> of the web page that supposedly runs on Macromedia Flash.
> According to Macromedia I have the latest Flash
> installed. If any of you are familiar with Comcast the
> part of the 'Start Page that doesn't display is the Show
> Cover Area'. Comcast says it's not their problem, there
> is something on the notebook causing this. Anyone have
> any ideas what is going on?
>
> 2. Some of the graphics in the Comcast Web email and
> Outlook Express do not display. I see a little red 'X'
> and a file name next to it, i.e., PICTURE.JPG. I vaguely
> remember a setting that fixed that for Outlook Express.
> Now the problem is back and Comcast support say they
> won't help. This affects the PCs and notebook. Well, can
> anyone help me with this?
>
> 3. I also noticed when the notebook is on the Home
> Network, USB drives (small flash memory devices, 32MB,
> 128MB etc.) are not recognized. If I shut off the Home
> Network Connection, the USB drive is recognized. Looking
> into the problem, it states an I/O error is occuring.
> Describing the situation it is as follows: I have a 1.1
> USB Hub plugged into the USB port on the notebook. Into
> the hub I have a Logitech cordless mouse receiver plugged
> in. When I plug in a USB flash memory device trying to
> move a file from my PC to the notebook, that's when the
> USB device is not recognized. It worked fine before
> Comcast. To get the USB device recognized I shut off the
> Home Networking connection using the networking on/off
> swith on the notebook. I tried using a 2.0 USB hub, and
> unplugging the Logitech cordless mouse receiver, no
> success. Any ideas?
>
> Thank you, any and all help will be appreciated greatly.
>
> Rod

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